Microbiology Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Logan, UT (Job ID 9607439)

Description

Microbiology Technician – Logan, UT


Salary Range: $18.00/hr - $20/hr
Type: Contract to perm (6-9 month conversion)
Shift: Tuesday – Saturday Shifts:
        12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
                                                   2:00 PM – 10:30 PM


JOB SUMMARY
Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental. The role is responsible for the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analytical testing.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload
• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with policies/procedures and customer requirements
• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
• Share information in an open, and timely manner
• Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation within the teams' goals.
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
• Responsible for the completion of required training

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience, preferred
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
• Ability to travel is preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefit options with our client once you convert to permanent headcount: 

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Apply today to be considered!

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